Tips for secure browsing

For one or other purpose we browse the internet everyday. We need to take care of our browsing security because there may be some malwares which on clicking can hack our personal data. Hence it is necessary to follow few security tips to protect our private data. This article gives insight into the security tips while using a pc/laptop for net-banking, e-shopping and browsing.

• Never click on phishing mails and attachments received from unknown people.
• Check once while clicking on short url's, because hackers can hack your data through those url's using micro blogging service.
• Always use a virtual keyboard to enter passwords for bank transactions/e-shopping.
• Update adobe reader regularly because there may be the chance of hackers stealing your data with the help of pdf files.
• Hackers using flash players can introduce virus into your system. So, always manually download the adobe patches and install them.
• Always enable the browser's firewall.
• Never click on any advertisements while banking on internet.
• Make sure that 's' is present in http:// while making transactions. 's' stands for secured.
• Beware while using free antivirus softwares. After the trial period, they encourage you to buy the software for low price and asks you to enter details. Sometimes, these details may be hacked.
• It's always better to use same antivirus updating it regularly.